Helping Real Estate Photographers Be Successful

Archive for the 'Photo Technique' Category

?David in Alabama asked the following: I’ve recently been reading about the Sekonic C-700 color and light meter. It seems like an amazing tool with great potential for PFRE users but how would you best use a device like this to sort the perennial problems of WB and color accuracy in rooms with multiple light […]

In the most recent episode of Shooting Spaces Podcast, Rich and Brian interviewed Greg Benz who is the developer of Lumenzia, which is an extension for Photoshop that allows you to: Select and mask anything visually Creates masks automatically Simplifies exposure blending Keeps files smaller by not using channels Creates vignettes with ease I think […]

I think it is important to occasionally revisit the subject of twilight exterior shots because they are so important. From a listing agent or home seller’s point of view, they are hugely important because a twilight shot has the capability to add drama to any listing. If there’s a view involved, it gets even better. Twilight has the […]

Ken asked the following question: What heights do you set your tripod/monopod at? Do you shoot kitchens and bath lower or higher? Do you shoot from an average height – 5′ or do you shoot higher? Do you change shooting heights throughout the property? What is a comfortable height for the viewer? Any advantages from […]

??Diane in NJ asked a simple question: Should I always be using a lens hood? I have to admit that I rarely use my lens hoods but that’s a result of being lazy about keeping track of them and keeping them in my camera bag. After watching Phil Steel’s video, I realize I should be […]

Diane in New Jersey asks: How up to date is your recommended real estate photography gear page? I currently have a Nikon D3300 and am looking to move up and stay in the Nikon family would you recommend the Nikon D3400, Nikon D5600, or perhaps the newest Nikon D7500? I think you should consider what […]

Dave in California asked: Are the verticals on drone images suppose to be the same as the verticals taken at ground level. That is, how important is it to keep verticals vertical as in other areas of real estate photography? My take on this question is that if the drone image (still) is being used […]

?Steven in New Jersey asks: How do I eliminate the upward light shadow caused by ceiling fan blades onto the ceiling? Rich Baum explains in the video tutorial to the right how to remove the shadow in Photoshop. But you can also quickly and easily eliminate ceiling fan shadows by the way you position multiple […]

?Ron in Texas says: I use a Canon 17-40 mm on a 5D MkIII and for the most part, it performs well. However, even when shooting north facing windows or otherwise shade-side windows in certain circumstances, l experience lens flare. The inconsistency of it is what drives me crazy. Is there a magic camera-to-window angle […]

Note: This post has become a PFRE Christmas tradition. It has some good basic photography advice. Aaron Leitz and I both learned from this exercise! I put my Christmas header photo up on the blog recently. This header image has an interesting historical story that goes with it. PFRE blog readers have been trying to […]